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Surprise, surprise! Duncan Fletcher has a wide smile on his face. The support staff, who are following the team on the victory lap, are overjoyed as well.

The team walks around the ground to pay tribute to the Indian supporters across the ground.

Kohli jumps out to do a neat imitation of Gayle's celebration after the T20 World Cup.

MS Dhoni walks up to collect the trophy and then hands it over to Dhawan as the celebrations beign. The Champagne begins to flow as well.

MS Dhoni: "Most of them have got exposure to international cricket. The youngsters who have come in have played a lot of domestic cricket as well as the IPL. The short rain burst helped us. The ball began to grip after that. The first and foremost thing I told the team was, 'Don't look up. The gods will not come to save you. You've got to make things happen. We are the No 1 ranked team and we have to fight it out.' I wanted England to slog off the spinners and I think the plan really worked for us. People talk a lot about technique but I think the better players are the ones that respond well to pressure. Rohit and Dhawan gave us a lot of good starts. It's been a cultural change. We never had this kind of fields to dive. It's been a big change in Indian cricket. Credit to the BCCI for building the infrastructure. For me, what's important is how I play the next game. We go to West Indies and I want to do well. We have the right team to take Indian cricket forward."

Dhawan: "I loved playing in this tournament. I dreamt this before the start of the tournament (on winning the man of the series). I'm really happy about it. I worked hard in practice and in the warm up games. I was out of the Indian team for a couple of years. I worked hard to come back and I'm very happy now. I was a little sad when I was out but I sorted myself out. I love batting with Rohit. I love watching his classy shots. The moustache will stay, it's an Indian thing. I do it for the crowd. This award is dedicated to all the people back in Uttarakhand who are suffering due to the floods. My prayers are with them."

Dhawan walks up to pick up the golden bat for being the highest run-scorer in the tournament.

He picks up the golden ball award too for the most wickets in the tournament.

Jadeja: "I think I did very well throughout the tournament. I was very positive. I was fully prepared when I came to England. The wicket was a bit slow today. It was difficult to rotate strike. Virat and I wanted to build a partnership. I enjoyed bowling on this pitch. The ball was gripping. The skipper is always backing me."

Ravindra Jadeja is the Man of the Match for his all-round performance.

Alastair Cook: "Credit to the ground staff for helping us get a game today. It's tough to take it at this moment. I think the pitch was quite hard to bat on. Both sides found it. I'm proud of the way the lads played in this tournament. We just fell a little short today. That pitch turned quite a lot towards the end. Credit to the way the Indians bowled. This has been a bit of an away game for us. We wanted to play the game and we just came up short. There are a lot of good performances that we will look back with pride. Hopefully, in 2015, we can learn from this."

Here's a quick stat wrap up:

This is England's 5th loss in 6 ICC tournament finals.

India are the 2nd team after West Indies to have won all the ICC limited over tournaments (20 and 50 over World Cups, Champions Trophy)

India are the 2nd team to win the Champions trophy while remaining unbeaten.

Dhawan, with 363 runs, gets the golden bat.

Jadeja, with 12 wickets, gets the golden ball.

Kohli: "The pitch was really damp. The way the guys stuck it out was good. Jaddu and I got a partnership going. When Morgan and Bopara were smoking it all over the park we thought we were out but Ishant got two in two. This victory is really sweet. Beating England at their home is really sweet. Warm up games were important as well."

Dinesh Karthik: "Very happy with the way things went for us. Hats off to the crowd. They were there throughout the day. They got a good game. We did believe we could defend this target. Hats off to the way the boys bowled. Ishant's wickets were the turning point. Bopara and Morgan were batting really well. We've been fielding very well."

India come into a huddle very quickly to celebrate. Joyous faces all around. That was a splendid effort from the Indians. Desolate faces in the England camp. They certainly choked under pressure. Their wait for a major 50 over tournament continues. England were cruising at one point with Morgan and Bopara going great guns. Ishant got both of them back-to-back in the 18th over and that was the definite turning point. The spinners, Jadeja and Ashwin, gave India the belief and Dhoni was masterful in managing his resources.

19.6

Ashwin to Tredwell, no run, slow turn away outside off, Tredwell swings out but misses. Excllent last over from Ashwin. India celebrate. They are the champions.

India win!

So 6 needed off one. Where is Miandad?

19.5

Ashwin to Tredwell, 2 runs, slightly flat, Tredwell chips it straight down the ground and long on comes back for the second

19.4

Ashwin to Tredwell, 2 runs, good effort fromt Rohit, Tredwell had punched this in the gap. Rohit flung himself to his right and managed to save a run at least. The throw came tp Ashwin but Broad was well in

The third umpire called for again. Run out appeal now. Will it be two or a wicket? Rohit was the fielder. Safe though

19.3

Ashwin to Broad, 1 run, slow and outside off, Broad gets it on the bottom of his bat and wide of mid off for just a single

19.2

Ashwin to Broad, FOUR, floated up, Broad reaches out to pick it on the full. He sweeps it very hard through square leg for a much needed boundary

19.1

Ashwin to Broad, no run, this was floated outside off, Broad swung out but missed. He did drag his foot out but has managed to get it back just in time according to the third umpire

Ravichandran Ashwin [3.0-1-6-2] is back into the attack

Third umpire called for first up for a stumping call. Well! This looks a goner. Was the foot in the air? A lot of doubt now. Did the bails come off the groove in time? Bruce Oxenford under pressure once again. Which way will he go now? NOT OUT!

Here we go.

Long on and long off in place.

So 15 needed off the last over now. Ashwin to bowl it. Dhoni is very active with the field placements. He goes to discuss with Ashwin.

18.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Broad, 1 run, pitched up now, Broad drills it down to long on

18.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Tredwell, 1 run, sliding on, Tredwell gets an inside edge onto his pads and it lobs square on the leg side

18.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Bresnan, out Bresnan Run Out!! England are choking! There was a loud appeal for LBW as Bresnan missed the sweep. It hit his back leg and dropped in front of point. Bresnan was going for a non-existent single but Rohit was alert enough to throw it quickly to Dhoni. Bresnan was not even in the picture. Bresnan run out (Rohit Sharma/Dhoni) 2(4)

Ravindra Jadeja to Bresnan, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Bresnan is run out here.

18.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Broad, 1 run, run out chance missed. Broad had hit this straight to cover. Broad was going late for the single. The throw from DK comes on the bounce. Ravindra Jadeja was standing in front of stumps and does not take off the bails, he had ample time to throw the stumps down as Broad puts in the dive, the bat bounced in the air but he survives

Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease

18.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Buttler, out Bowled!! Buttler has had a brain fade here. This was just the first ball he faced. He tries to slog across the line while exposing the stumps. The ball straightens just a touch and goes slowly past the bat to hit top of middle. Jadeja roars and the crowd joins him. That is Buttler's second duck of the tournament as well. Buttler b Ravindra Jadeja 0(1)

Ravindra Jadeja to Buttler, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

18.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Bresnan, 1 run, flat and quick from round the wicket, Bresnan works it down to deep mid wicket

A slip in place. Long off, deep square leg and deep mid wicket in place.

Right so 19 needed off the last two overs. It will be the batting powerplay as well now. That could be crucial.

Ishant to Bresnan, no run, good sharp short delivery first up. Bresnan hops up and does not offer a shot

Tim Bresnan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Ishant on a hat-trick.

17.4

Ishant to Bopara, out Caught by Ashwin!! Bopara was concerned about the height of this short delivery but the umpires reckon it is ok. Bopara pulled this straight into the hands of square leg. Another sharp catch by Ashwin. Ishant has turned this game on its head now. The Indian contingent goes berserk Bopara c Ashwin b Ishant 30(25) [6s-2]

Ishant to Bopara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Jos Buttler, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Looks like Bopara has been caught. There seems to be some doubt but he has to go.

17.3

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, out Caught by Ashwin!! Ishant strikes a crucial blow here. This was another good slower delivery from round the wicket. Morgan reached out to try and go over mid wicket. The bat turns in his hand as well and he ends up chipping it softly to mid wicket. England in a spot of bother once again. Eoin Morgan c Ashwin b Ishant 33(30) [4s-3 6s-1]

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

17.3

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, wide, Ishant switches to round the wicket but still keeps it too far outside off

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, SIX, easily done by Morgan. He is looking very comfortable. Banged in short by Ishant, Morgan hangs back and pulls it hard and flat over the backward square leg fence

17.1

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, no run, Ishant begins with a well disguised slower delivery. Morgan does not pick it. He throws his bat outside off and misses completely

Ishant Sharma [3.0-0-27-0] is back into the attack

16.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, 2 runs, superb batting once again from Bopara. He plays this with soft hands in the big gap through square leg and picks up another couple. 12 runs off the over.

16.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, 2 runs, slow and on the off, Bopara works it wide of mid on and Ishant fumbles allowing them the second. Dhoni is not impressed

16.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, no run, slower through the air now, Bopara misses the sweep this time and is hit on the stomach

16.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, SIX, Superb shot from Bopara once again. He's having a very good day. This was full and straight from Ravindra Jadeja. Bopara goes for the slog sweep and connects beautifully to get it over the mid wicket fence

16.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, no run, full and straight, Bopara gets right back and defends it. Eoin Morgan does not want the quick single

No batting powerplay yet

16.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, 2 runs, flat and straight, Bopara works it through mid wicket and comes back quickly for two

Ravindra Jadeja [2.0-0-8-1] is back into the attack

Three overs left from Jadeja and Ashwin.

Remember there are two overs of batting powerplay left as well. England might consider taking it now.

15.6

Raina to Eoin Morgan, no run, flat and quick again, Morgan defends it down the track

15.5

Raina to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, pushed through quick once again. Morgan goes for the reverse sweep and ends up almost slapping it hard over the man at backward point. Terrific shot that

15.4

Raina to Bopara, 1 run, flat and straight again, Bopara sweeps it hard along the ground to deep square leg

15.3

Raina to Bopara, no run, pushed through quicker, Bopara gets right back to block

15.2

Raina to Bopara, 2 runs, slow and on the middle and leg, Bopara sweeps it uppishly between deep mid wicket and deep square leg. Dhawan runs across to his right and dives to save a couple

15.1

Raina to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, sliding on from round the wicket, Morgan dabs it late and behind square on the offside for a quick single

14.6

Ishant to Bopara, SIX, Whoa! That made a beautiful cracking sound as it hit the bat. Ishant was guilty of going short and Bopara was staying on the backfoot to cash in. He middles the pull superbly and sends it sailing into the crowd over deep square leg

14.5

Ishant to Bopara, 2 runs, a length delivery now. Bopara stands up and slaps it uppishly down the track. It plonks into the ground over mid on and gets him only two

14.4

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, the slower one from Ishant now. Morgan waits for it and plays a late dab down to third man

14.3

Ishant to Bopara, 1 run, banged in short by Ishant. Bopara pulls it down to deep backward square leg for one more

14.2

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, on the off again, Morgan stands up tall and taps it in front of cover for a quick single

14.1

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, no run, on a good length and on the off, Morgan drops it softly in front of him. Ishant charges in and does not allow the quick single

Ishant Sharma [2.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

13.6

Raina to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, pushed through quicker from round the wicket, Morgan dabs it square on the offside and retains the strike with that run

13.5

Raina to Eoin Morgan, no run, terrific delivery that. He squared Morgan up completely and beats him all ends up. This pitched on middle and off and turned square past the outside edge. Almost brushed the off stump as well

13.4

Raina to Bopara, 1 run, sliding on, Bopara dabs it in front of short third man for a single

13.3

Raina to Bopara, no run, sliding on straight now, Bopara plays inside the line and is beaten

13.2

Raina to Bopara, no run, bowled a lot slower through the air. Raina gets this it turn in sharply and gets the inside edge. Bopara was lucky it hit his back leg and not the stumps

13.1

Raina to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, sliding on from round the wicket, Morgan gets right back and plays it to the left of mid on for a single

12.6

Bhuvneshwar to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, very good running from Morgan once again. He comes down the track to tap this legnth delivery in front of Raina at extra cover. Even a direct hit would not have troubled him there. Morgan is looking ominous

12.5

Bhuvneshwar to Eoin Morgan, no run, slightly short and outside off, Morgan punches it to extra cover

12.4

Bhuvneshwar to Bopara, 1 run, slanted in, Bopara turns it off his pads through square leg. Kohli gets around quickly from the deep to keep them down to one

12.3

Bhuvneshwar to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, on a good length and on the off, Morgan presses forward and taps it in front of mid wicket for a quick single

Bhuvneshwar to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, slanted across from over the wicket, Morgan gets a thickish outside edge as he cuts. It runs down to third man

Bhuvneshwar Kumar [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack

11.6

Raina to Bopara, no run, slow and straight, Bopara comes on the frontfoot and turns it softly to mid wicket

11.5

Raina to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, pitched up once again, Morgan comes on the frontfoot to push it down to long off

11.4

Raina to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, dragged a little short and outside off. Morgan does not miss out. He punches it sweetly on the up and in the big gap through extra cover

Mid on comes up in the circle now. Mid wicket falls back.

11.3

Raina to Bopara, 1 run, sliding on straight, Bopara gets right back and pushes it down to long on

A leg slip and a short leg for Bopara as well.

11.2

Raina to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, pitched up from round the wicket, Morgan goes for the sweep and gets only one even as it goes wide of deep mid wicket

11.1

Raina to Bopara, 1 run, flat and turning in, Bopara turns it wide of mid wicket for a quick single. Good running

Suresh Raina, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Tweet from @fakingnews: Third Umpire misread bail as Bell, so he gave out when Bell moved.

10.6

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, 2 runs, Ishant continues to leak runs. This time he was on the leg. Morgan turns it off his hips down to fine leg and comes back very quickly for the second

10.5

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, 2 runs, slightly short and outside off, Morgan punches it on the up between cover and point this time for a couple

10.4

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, well there comes the pressure release. It was pitched up and outside off too. Morgan crunches it uppishly through cover and gets a much needed boundary

10.3

Ishant to Eoin Morgan, no run, on a good length and outside off, Morgan presses forward and chips it uppishly in front of short cover. More nervous moments for Morgan.

10.2

Ishant to Bopara, 1 run, short and outside off, Bopara hops up and cuts it uppishly down to deep point for a single

10.1

Ishant to Bopara, no run, full and on the leg now, Bopara is hit on the pad as he tries to work it on the onside

Ishant Sharma [1.0-0-7-0] is back into the attack

9.6

Ashwin to Eoin Morgan, no run, tossed up outside off, Morgan comes on the frontfoot to defend. That's the first MAIDEN OVER of the innings. Fantastic bowling from Ashwin

9.5

Ashwin to Eoin Morgan, no run, fuller and quicker on the middle and leg, Morgan blocks again

9.4

Ashwin to Eoin Morgan, no run, big turn again from outside off now. Morgan was not sure which way this was going. He pokes his bat out and is beaten

9.3

Ashwin to Eoin Morgan, no run, sliding on straight, Morgan gets back to defend

9.2

Ashwin to Eoin Morgan, no run, edged but does not carry. This one turns away slowly and went off the shoulder of the bat to land just in front of slip

9.1

Ashwin to Eoin Morgan, no run, tentative running now, Morgan tapped it in front of point and was turned back by Bopara

India are on the attack. The pressure is well and truly on.

8.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, no run, pushed through quicker, Bopara gets back to play it down the track again

8.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Bopara, no run, flat and on the off, Bopara gets back to block

Ravi Bopara, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips and a silly point now for the new man.

8.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ian Bell, out Stumped!! That's a big call from the third umpire, Bruce Oxenford. Bell is very unhappy. Bell was looking to force a delivery pitching on leg through the offside, he drags his backfoot out in the process. Dhoni takes the bails off quickly. Bell's backfoot seemed to land just in time but the third umpire does not think so. It has to be a 50-50 call. This will be talked about for a long time. Ian Bell st Dhoni b Ravindra Jadeja 13(16) [4s-1]

Ravindra Jadeja to Ian Bell, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

The third umpire has been called for. It's a stumping chance. This looks very close. Was the foot in the air? Well, well. OUT!

Ravindra Jadeja to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, pitched up, Morgan pushes it down to long on for a single

Ravindra Jadeja [1.0-0-3-0] is back into the attack

7.6

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, given air on middle and turning in, Bell comes forward and gets hit on the pads

7.5

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, Bell looks to paddle and adjusts late to defend it, good bowling this

7.5

Ashwin to Ian Bell, wide, starts from middle and turns a long way down leg side

Eoin Morgan, left handed bat, comes to the crease

7.4

Ashwin to Root, out Caught by Ishant!! Ashwin keeps India in the match! This was tossed up on off stump and turning back in, Root went back and looked to pull but got a top edge, the ball lobbed to deep backward square leg and Ishant did well to run in and take it near his knees. Root c Ishant b Ashwin 7(9)

Ashwin to Root, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

7.3

Ashwin to Root, no run, given air on off, Root goes back and blocks it to covers

7.2

Ashwin to Ian Bell, 1 run, tossed up on middle stump, Bell chips it to long on

7.1

Ashwin to Root, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Root pushes it to the left of cover for a quick single

A leg slip and a short leg now in

6.6

Ishant to Ian Bell, no run, short and way outside off. Bell tries to pull it from that line but misses completely

6.5

Ishant to Ian Bell, 2 runs, on a good length and close to the off stump, Bell places it softly in front of Dhawan at third man to come back quickly for the second. Good batting

6.4

Ishant to Root, 1 run, on a good length and outside off, Root runs it down to third man for one more

6.3

Ishant to Root, 2 runs, dragged a little short once more, Root pulls it down to deep mid wicket

6.2

Ishant to Root, 2 runs, short and outside off, Root cuts it past point and wide of third man for an easy couple

6.1

Ishant to Ian Bell, leg byes, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Root was walking down the track and is hit high on the thigh. It rolls in front of first slip and they take a single despite starting late

Ishant Sharma, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

With the spinners finding turn the equation has changed a little.

5.6

Ashwin to Root, no run, floated up on the leg from round the wicket. Root presses forward and is hit high on the front pad

5.5

Ashwin to Ian Bell, 1 run, slightly short and sliding on, Bell gets back and slaps it to long on

5.4

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, pitching on off and turning in, Bell tries to work it on the onside but gets an inisde edge onto his thigh

5.3

Ashwin to Root, 1 run, flat and on the middle and leg, Root goes back and pulls it down to deep backward square leg

5.2

Ashwin to Root, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Root taps it to mid wicket

Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.2

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, wide, out Stumped!! Excellent piece of keeping from Dhoni. It was pitching on leg stump, Trott came down the track but did not get to the pitch. It turns past his flick. Dhoni would have been blinded for a touch but he still collects cleanly and effects the stumping very quickly. That's a big wicket. Jonathan Trott st Dhoni b Ashwin 20(17) [4s-2]

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

5.1

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, no run, loud appeal for LBW turned down. Trott was going for the sweep to one sliding on. It probably pitched outside leg

Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Ashwin begins from round the wicket.

4.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, pitched up again, Trott comes on the frontfoot and punches it to long off

4.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jonathan Trott, no run, tossed up on the off, Trott pushes it to short cover

Bhuvneshwar to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Trott runs it down late to third man to keep strike

2.5

Bhuvneshwar to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, poor length again. Short and outside off. There was a big gap through sweeper cover and Trott is able to place this one there with absolute ease. Trott's strike-rate is over 200 now!

2.4

Bhuvneshwar to Jonathan Trott, no run, pitched up and outside off, Trott pushes it straight to cover

2.3

Bhuvneshwar to Jonathan Trott, no run, on a good length and outside off, Trott taps it straight to the fielder at point

Dhoni comes up to the stumps now. Trott does walk down and across the pitch

2.2

Bhuvneshwar to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, very full and straight. Trott just loves that line. He was moving across and flicks it firmly in the gap through mid wicket.

Dhoni has a man at a catching position in the backward square leg area for Trott.

2.1

Bhuvneshwar to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, on a good length and outside off, Trott eases it between cover and point for a couple

1.6

Umesh Yadav to Jonathan Trott, 3 runs, very straight in line, Trott shuffles across a touch and works it through mid wicket. Good running fetches them three for it

Jonathan Trott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

1.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, out Caught by Ashwin!! Sharp catch at first slip that and the Indians are pumped up. This was angled across once more, Cook tries to cut it late on the offside but gets a thick outside edge. It went quickly to the right of Ashwin at a good height and he clings onto it even while falling down. Just the kind of start that India needed. Alastair Cook c Ashwin b Umesh Yadav 2(9)

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

1.4

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and outside off, Cook tries to pull it from outside off but gets a bit of an under edge to Dhoni

1.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, close shave for Cook now. This was full and pushed across from over the wicket, Cook chases and goes for the drive but is beaten

1.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and outside off, Cook pushes it down the track

1.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, full and straight, Cook pushes it down the track

Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Just one slip in for Umesh.

0.6

Bhuvneshwar to Ian Bell, no run, on a good length and outside off, Bell chops it to point

Bhuvneshwar to Ian Bell, 1 run, nipping in a shade, Bell tucks it comfortably off his pads through square leg

0.3

Bhuvneshwar to Alastair Cook, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Cook gets a thickish outside edge down to third man for a single

0.2

Bhuvneshwar to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and outside off now, Cook watches it closely and shoulders arms

0.1

Bhuvneshwar to Alastair Cook, no run, on a good length and outside off, Cook pushes it to cover

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell are at the crease. Alastair Cook is on strike. Bhuvneshwar will open the attack

Welcome back. Two slips in place

Finally, after six and a half hours of delay, the Indian innings has finally completed. Rohit Sharma was cleaned up by Broad but Dhawan carried on nicely. In the middle overs though, Bopara and Tredwell bowled a wonderful line as India failed to get going. However, a 57 run stand between Kohli and Jadeja got India going and Jadeja struck some crucial blows to help India reach 129. Can England chase this down on a difficult wicket? Will the rain stay away? Join us in a bit for the chase.

19.6

Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, short of length ball outside off, Jadeja muscles the pull shot to deep mid wicket, one hand actually came off the bat handle but he takes two runs, 130 will be the target for England

19.5

Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX, another glorious shot from Jadeja, full ball just outside off, Jadeja gets underneath the delivery and wallops it over long on for a crucial six

19.4

Bresnan to Bhuvneshwar, 1 run, short ball on the middle and leg stump, Bhuvneshwar nurdles it to backward square leg, in fact, Bhuvneshwar had trod on the stumps twice but the bail failed to dislodge on both occasions

19.3

Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, fuller length ball just outside off, Jadeja thumps it to long off

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, right handed bat, comes to the crease

19.2

Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, out Ashwin Run Out!! 1 run completed. Superb fielding from Bell. Full ball on off stump, Jadeja clears the front leg as he carves the lofted shot to long off, Ashwin is slow in coming for the second and Bell scores a direct hit from long off, Ashwin is short despite the dive. Ashwin run out (Ian Bell) 1(1)

Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Third umpire called for a run-out here. Who else but Ashwin! He seems to be a goner here.

19.1

Bresnan to Ashwin, 1 run, short ball on leg stump, Ashwin short-arm pulls it uppishly to backward square leg, Tredwell slips up as he runs to his right but only a single results

Tim Bresnan [3.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack

18.6

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, another short ball just outside off, Jadeja continues to make some room but he fails to reach it, Anderson finishes his spell: 4-0-24-1

18.5

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, another wonderful shot from Jadeja, short ball and this one does not bounce as much, Jadeja upper-cuts it to over short third man for a boundary

18.4

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Jadeja backs away and Anderson follows him with a short ball on leg stump, Jadeja attempts the upper-cut but fails to make contact

Ravichandran Ashwin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

18.3

Anderson to Virat Kohli, out Caught by Bopara!! That is a massive wicket for England. Full ball just outside off, it bends back in a touch as Virat Kohli attempts the lofted shot, the bat turns in his hand as he ends up slicing it to long off, Bopara moves to his left and takes the catch, that ends a good innings from Kohli. Virat Kohli c Bopara b Anderson 43(34) [4s-4 6s-1]

Anderson to Virat Kohli, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

18.2

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, uppish but safe, full ball outside off, Jadeja again attempts the lofted shot but he ends up toe-ending it to long off, Cook choses to stay back at the rope and collect it on the bounce

18.1

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX, that is a fantastic shot from Jadeja, full ball and in the slot on middle stump, Jadeja makes room and clears the front leg and hammers it over long off for another six

James Anderson [3.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack

20 runs in the Batting powerplay. India will have to score more than 10 runs if they have to get to 130.

17.6

Broad to Virat Kohli, SIX, that is a monstrous hit from Kohli, short and slow ball on the middle and leg stump, Kohli backs away a touch and picks up the length as he mauls the pull shot well back into the stands at deep backward square leg

17.5

Broad to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, good length ball outside off, Jadeja clears the front leg and hacks it to point

17.4

Broad to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, short of length ball speared in on leg stump, Jadeja gets an inside edge onto the pad and he cannot take the single

17.3

Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, catch dropped by Trott, that could prove to be a costly miss for England, Kohli makes room and Broad bowls a back of a length slower delivery on middle stump, Kohli slices the cut to short third man where Trott fails to time his jump properly and he parries it over his head

17.2

Broad to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Jadeja backs away but Broad keeps this delivery on a short of length on leg stump, Jadeja is cramped for room as he toe-ends it to short third man, Broad bowled that with a scrambled seam

17.1

Broad to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, short ball and rising up just outside off, Jadeja looks to fore-hand the hook shot to mid wicket but misses it, no width provided by Broad

Stuart Broad [3.0-0-17-1] is back into the attack

16.6

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, low full toss wide outside off, Kohli reaches out for it and carves it to deep backward point for a couple, 11 runs in the over

16.6

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, wide, the slow bouncer from Bresnan but it is high over Kohli's head, wide signalled by umpire Dharmasena

16.5

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length ball in the slot just outside off, Kohli skips down the track and looks to deposit it over long on but he fails to make contact

16.4

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, this short delivery nips back in on the middle and leg stump, Kohli pulls it to long leg and he runs hard for the couple

16.3

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length ball outside off, Kohli looks to slug it across the line but misses it, he admonishes himself for missing out on that

16.2

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, FOUR, short of length ball just outside off, Kohli smears it across the line as he thwacks it away to the deep mid wicket fence

16.2

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, wide, short ball but down the leg side, Kohli misses out with the pull and both Buttler and Bresnan belatedly appeal for a catch, but the umpire signals a wide

16.1

Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Jadeja backs away and heaves it to mid on, Cook has a shy at the bowler's end but he misses as Jadeja veers away from the pitch

Tim Bresnan [2.0-0-11-0] is back into the attack

Batting powerplay is now on. India will look to capitalize on the two overs to score some big runs.

15.6

Tredwell to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, quicker ball on middle stump, Jadeja hangs back and plays it late as he knocks it to backward point, ends a decent spell from Tredwell: 4-0-25-1

15.5

Tredwell to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, full and flat delivery just outside off, Jadeja mows the slog sweep powerfully and thumps it to the wide long on fence

15.5

Tredwell to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, full and flat delivery just outside off, Jadeja mows the slog sweep powerfully and thumps it to the wide long on fence

15.4

Tredwell to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, quick ball on middle stump, Jadeja sweeps it to backward square leg but he finds the fielder

Tredwell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Tredwell stays round the wicket and slants a flatter delivery just outside off, Kohli dances down the track and works it to backward square leg

15.1

Tredwell to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, quicker delivery on off stump, Jadeja pats it to short cover and hares across for a quick single, good running from Kohli

James Tredwell [3.0-0-18-1] is back into the attack

14.6

Bopara to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Jadeja punches it to mid off, good over for India with 12 runs coming, but it ends a superb spell from Bopara: 4-1-20-3

14.5

Bopara to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, Jadeja advances down the track and Bopara drags the delivery short just outside off, Jadeja adjusts and cuts it to square third man for a brace

14.4

Bopara to Virat Kohli, 1 run, full and wide delivery outside off, Kohli reaches out for it and drives it to deep extra cover

14.3

Bopara to Virat Kohli, FOUR, another great shot from Kohli, full and slow delivery on middle and leg stump, Kohli bends the back leg and clobbers the slog sweep to deep square leg, one bounce over the ropes

14.2

Bopara to Virat Kohli, no run, good length ball on off stump, Kohli defends it

14.1

Bopara to Virat Kohli, FOUR, WHAM! Superbly done by Kohli. Full and wide delivery outside off, Kohli latches onto the width and belts the drive to deep extra cover, the ball screams away to the ropes

Last three overs: 3 runs and 3 wickets.

13.6

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, good length ball on middle and off, Jadeja taps it to short cover, another wonderful over from England

13.5

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, fuller length ball angled across outside off, Jadeja looks to launch it over mid on but he fails to make contact

13.4

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, short ball outside off, Jadeja gets on top of the bounce and mistimes the pull to mid on

13.3

Anderson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, full ball and it holds its line a touch on off stump, Jadeja hops to the off side and pushes it to mid on

A slip in place.

13.2

Anderson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, short of length ball just outside off, Kohli opens the bat face and runs it down to third man

England's fifth bowler, Ravi Bopara, was considered to be the weak link. Here, he is surprising India with a wonderful spell. Who would have thought that he would bowl a double wicket maiden?

13.1

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, good length ball just outside off, Kohli taps it to point

James Anderson [2.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack

Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

12.6

Bopara to Dhoni, out Caught by Tredwell!! Double wicket maiden for Bopara. What an over this is turning out to be. Short delivery and it cuts back in slightly, it kicks up from the deck and stops on Dhoni as he looks to crash the upper-cut, he hits it to third man where Tredwell runs to his right and takes an important catch, England are jubilant. Dhoni c Tredwell b Bopara 0(4)

Bopara to Dhoni, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

12.5

Bopara to Dhoni, no run, fuller length ball on off stump, driven to short cover

12.4

Bopara to Dhoni, no run, back of a length delivery and keeping it on middle and off, Dhoni nurdles it to short mid wicket where Anderson moves in quickly to prevent the single

12.3

Bopara to Dhoni, no run, length ball that zips through outside off, Dhoni has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten

MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.2

Bopara to Raina, out Caught by Alastair Cook!! Bopara is having a really good time out there. Short and slow ball that sticks up outside off, Raina looks to thump it over mid on but he fails to time it properly, he does not get the elevation and Cook takes the catch at mid on. Raina c Alastair Cook b Bopara 1(6)

Bopara to Raina, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

12.1

Bopara to Raina, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Raina punches it to cover point, extra bounce there for Bopara

11.6

Tredwell to Raina, 1 run, tossed up delivery outside off, Raina skips down the track and chips the lofted drive to long off

11.5

Tredwell to Raina, no run, quicker delivery pushed through on the middle and leg stump, Raina hangs back and plays it late as he pushes it to point

11.4

Tredwell to Raina, no run, flighted delivery on middle stump, Raina dead-bats it down onto the pitch

A slip in place for Raina.

11.3

Tredwell to Raina, no run, tossed up delivery and drifting back in on leg stump, Raina defends it

11.2

Tredwell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Tredwell comes round the wicket and slants across this flatter delivery outside off, Kohli steers it to short third man where Cook fires a wild throw to Buttler, but no overthrows are conceded

Suresh Raina, left handed bat, comes to the crease

There were some spots of rain visible on the SpiderCam.

11.1

Tredwell to Dinesh Karthik, out Caught by Eoin Morgan!! Tredwell strikes this time. Tossed up delivery and given a bit more loop just outside off, Karthik bends down and attempts to mow the slog sweep but ends up getting a top edge to short fine leg, Morgan takes a simple catch. Dinesh Karthik c Eoin Morgan b Tredwell 6(11)

Tredwell to Dinesh Karthik, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

10.6

Bopara to Dinesh Karthik, 1 run, good length ball angled in on off stump, Karthik works it to mid wicket

10.5

Bopara to Dinesh Karthik, no run, this back of the hand slower delivery is short of length and wide outside off, Karthik toe-ends the cut to backward point

10.4

Bopara to Virat Kohli, 1 run, good length ball on off stump, Kohli pushes it to long on

Bopara to Virat Kohli, 1 run, in the air but safe, good length slower delivery outside off, Kohli charges down the track but he does not get to the pitch of the ball, he ends up dragging the lofted shot without any timing to long on, it was the back of the hand slower delivery from Bopara

Tredwell to Virat Kohli, no run, quicker delivery that turns back in just outside off, Kohli pats it to the on side

9.5

Tredwell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, awesome shot from Kohli, flighted delivery outside off, Kohli sashays down the track and swats it on the up to wide long on, he bisects the gap nicely for a boundary

9.4

Tredwell to Dinesh Karthik, 1 run, this off-break is given a lot more rip on off stump, Karthik nurdles it to backward square leg

9.3

Tredwell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, tossed up delivery and given a lot more air outside off, Kohli plunges forward and pushes it to sweeper cover

9.2

Tredwell to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Kohli mistimes it to short cover

9.1

Tredwell to Dinesh Karthik, 1 run, slow and loopy delivery outside off, Karthik stays back and cuts it to deep point

8.6

Bopara to Dinesh Karthik, 1 run, short of length ball just outside off, Karthik drops it to the off side and hares through for a single

8.5

Bopara to Dinesh Karthik, no run, fuller length ball and bending back in a touch just outside off, Karthik comes on the frontfoot and blocks it

8.4

Bopara to Dinesh Karthik, no run, back of a length delivery slanted in on off stump, Karthik nudges it to short mid wicket and Kohli thinks about a single but is sent back

8.4

Bopara to Dinesh Karthik, wide, length ball but it nips away down the leg side, Buttler dives to his left but Bopara concedes a wide

8.3

Bopara to Dinesh Karthik, no run, full ball speared in on middle stump, Karthik defends it

Dinesh Karthik, right handed bat, comes to the crease

8.2

Bopara to Dhawan, out Caught by Tredwell!! Clever bowling from Bopara and first low score for Dhawan in this tournament. Bopara comes round the wicket and floats this good length slower delivery outside off, it stops on Dhawan as he shuffles a bit, he looks to slap it over short extra cover but he does not hit it with power, Tredwell leaps and takes a smart catch with both hands over his head. Dhawan c Tredwell b Bopara 31(24) [4s-2 6s-1]

Tredwell to Dhawan, no run, slightly short outside off, Dhawan cuts it to backward point but fails to get it past the fielder

7.5

Tredwell to Dhawan, FOUR, flatter delivery on off stump, Dhawan this time attempts the reverse paddle as he hits it to third man, Bresnan puts in the slide and he pushes the ropes back as he pulls it back in, however, the umpire has a look and signals it as four as Bresnan's foot was behind the line of the rope when he pulled it back in

7.4

Tredwell to Dhawan, FOUR, this time Dhawan connects, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dhawan lunges forward and nails the slog sweep to deep square leg for a boundary

7.3

Tredwell to Dhawan, no run, full and flat delivery on middle and leg stump, Dhawan attempts the slog sweep but mistimes it to backward square leg

7.2

Tredwell to Dhawan, no run, nicely bowled by Tredwell, this delivery is given a bit more loop and it turns away, Dhawan has a feel for the delivery and the ball whizzes past the edge

7.1

Tredwell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, looped up delivery just outside off, it kicks up a touch as Kohli stays back and pushes it to long on

James Tredwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

6.6

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, 1 run, good length ball angled in just outside off, Kohli plays it late with an angled bat as he runs it down to third man, he thinks about a couple but he settles for a single

6.5

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length ball outside off, Kohli stays forward and defends it to short cover

6.4

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, no run, superb delivery from Bresnan, good length ball and it zips through in the zone outside off, slight hint of away nibble as Kohli has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten

The players are making their way out to the middle. One hopes that there are no more rain delays.

17:28 Local Time, 16:28 GMT, 21:58 IST: There has been a lot of conferring between the umpires. The covers are slowly coming off. Play will start at 17:40 local time. If there is a 20 minute rain delay anytime now, that will be it for the game.

17:12 Local Time, 16:12 GMT, 21:42 IST: More covers are coming off. There will be an inspection at 17:20 local time, and play will start at 17:30 local time.

Another Stat: Shikhar Dhawan has now scored the most runs by an Indian batsman in a single edition of the Champions Trophy. He is currently on 354 runs, going past Sourav Ganguly's 348 runs in the 2000 edition of the tournament.

17:07 Local Time, 16:07 GMT, 21:37 IST: The covers are coming off, but there are some dark clouds in the horizon. This is really shambolic.

17:01 Local Time, 16:01 GMT, 21:31 IST: To complete the remaining 33.4 overs in the match, we need a further two and a half hours. Still raining though. There is no word of the cut-off time, although a reminder, the ICC Technical Committee decided to extend play till 20:30 local time.

16:53 Local Time, 15:53 GMT, 21:23 IST: Groan! This is really a test of one's patience. The rain is becoming steadier and the players are walking off. The covers are coming onto the pitch. Hold on, the sheets are retreating but the main cover is on. The big sheets are coming out now. This drizzle is slightly heavier.

6.2

Bresnan to Dhawan, 2 runs, short of a good length ball on middle stump, Dhawan pats it to point and Morgan has a shy at the striker's end but the fielder is a bit too deep and they steal another run

6.2

Bresnan to Dhawan, wide, back of a length delivery but speared across very wide outside off, Dhawan wafts at it and gets beaten, but it is too wide

6.1

Bresnan to Dhawan, no run, Dhawan charges down the track but Bresnan shortens the length on middle stump, Dhawan attempts the hook but misses it

5.6

Broad to Dhawan, 1 run, short of length ball on middle and off stump, Dhawan slants the bat face and runs it down to third man

5.5

Broad to Dhawan, SIX, superbly done by Dhawan, poor ball though from Broad, short and wide delivery outside off, Dhawan pounces on the width and leaps as he crashes the upper-cut over the ropes at third man

16:46 Local Time, 15:46 GMT, 21:16 IST: The rain has once again started. The big hover-cover is coming onto the pitch. However, the ICC Technical Committee has decided that play can be extended till 20:30 local time to complete the game. The covers are again removed. The rain has stopped and the players are all ready to come back out. Lots of stoppages today.

5.4

Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, pitched up delivery outside off, it nips away a touch as Kohli goes for the drive and the ball squirts off the outside edge to third man

5.3

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length ball and it darts back in just outside off, Kohli goes for the drive but gets an inside edge onto the front thigh pad

5.2

Broad to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, short in length delivery just outside off, Kohli short-arm jabs it to deep backward square leg, some aggressive running fetches them a couple

5.1

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, slightly fuller in length just outside off, Kohli defends it to point

4.6

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, 1 run, this length delivery comes on a bit sluggishly outside off, Kohli gets a bottom edge as he attempts the drive, it goes to the on side and they pinch a quick single, Bresnan collided with Dhawan as he went to pick up the ball but no damage done

4.5

Bresnan to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, good length ball but a bit too straight on off stump, Kohli flicks it to deep mid wicket for a brace

4.4

Bresnan to Dhawan, 1 run, inside edged but safe, length ball and keeping it close to the off stump, Dhawan looks to drill it through extra cover with an angled bat, the ball takes the inside edge and goes past the stumps as it rolls to square leg, they think about a couple but Dhawan is not interested

4.3

Bresnan to Dhawan, no run, good length ball angled away and it jags away a fraction just outside off, Dhawan looks to force the drive on the up but fails to make contact

4.2

Bresnan to Dhawan, no run, full ball and keeping it straight on middle stump, Dhawan drives it back to Bresnan who stops it on his followthrough

4.1

Bresnan to Dhawan, 2 runs, short of length ball angled across outside off, Dhawan slaps the square-cut to deep point and Tredwell runs to his right to keep it down to a couple

Tim Bresnan, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Oh dear, it has once again started to drizzle at the ground. However, the umpires are not going off yet. It is not that heavy.

3.6

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Kohli dabs it to the off side

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.5

Broad to Rohit Sharma, out Bowled!! Wonderfully bowled by Broad. Full ball and it is bowled with a scrambled seam, it nips back in a fraction as Rohit Sharma drives away from the body, he leaves a big gap between bat and pad as the ball crashes into the off stump. Rohit Sharma b Broad 9(14) [4s-1]

Broad to Rohit Sharma, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

3.4

Broad to Rohit Sharma, no run, full ball slanted in on off stump, Sharma defends it back to the bowler

3.3

Broad to Dhawan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and off stump, Dhawan plays it late and pats it to point for a quick single, the fielder has an under-arm shy at the striker's end but he misses

3.2

Broad to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, short of length ball outside off, Sharma guides it to third man

3.1

Broad to Dhawan, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Dhawan moves to the off side and angles the bat to chop it down to third man

2.6

Anderson to Dhawan, 5 runs, poor fielding from Bresnan, Anderson comes round the wicket and spears in a full ball on leg stump, Dhawan stays on the front foot and tries to work it to mid wicket, the ball rolls off the inside half of the bat and Bresnan fires a poor throw to Buttler who leaps, Morgan who is backing up cannot stop it properly and it goes away for four extra runs

2.5

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, pitched up delivery just outside off, driven to mid off

2.4

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, no run, length ball and slanting in on off stump, Sharma defends it back to the bowler

2.3

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, no run, full ball speared in just outside off, Sharma gets forward and pushes it to cover point

2.2

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, no run, back of a length delivery and cutting away outside off, a bit of extra bounce on that delivery as Sharma wafts at it and gets beaten

2.1

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, edged but safe, fuller length ball outside off, it lures Sharma into the drive as he goes for it, the thick outside edge goes past the first slip fielder who dives to his right and it races away to the third man fence

1.6

Broad to Dhawan, no run, goodish length ball on middle and leg stump, it darts back in as Dhawan plays inside the line of the delivery, gets hit on the thigh pad

1.5

Broad to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, good length ball slanted in just outside off, Sharma dabs it to the off side and takes off for another quick single, Broad decides to pursue after it but he fails to collect the ball as Dhawan puts in the dive

1.4

Broad to Dhawan, 1 run, full ball just outside off, Dhawan taps it to mid off and hares through for a quick single

1.3

Broad to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, short of length ball angled in on leg stump, Sharma nurdles it to short fine leg

1.2

Broad to Rohit Sharma, no run, fuller length ball in the channel outside off and it nips away, Sharma watches it and lets it go

1.1

Broad to Dhawan, 1 run, Broad bowls this delivery on a short of length on leg stump, Dhawan mistimes the pull shot to deep square leg

Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, no run, back of a length delivery and it holds its line on off stump, Sharma defends it, quiet start for India

0.5

Anderson to Dhawan, 1 run, short of length ball slanted across just outside off, Dhawan opens the bat face and steers it uppishly past second slip and it rolls to third man, that ball swung away a touch and it also hit the edge slightly

0.4

Anderson to Dhawan, no run, fuller length ball on middle stump, Dhawan drives it to point

0.3

Anderson to Dhawan, no run, good length ball that pitches on middle and leg stump, it darts away as Dhawan taps it to point

Two slips in place even for the left hander.

0.2

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, good length ball but he angles it on the pads, Sharma tucks it to mid wicket where Root slides to his right

0.1

Anderson to Rohit Sharma, no run, fuller length ball and it veers away a touch just outside off, Sharma knocks it to the off side

Rohit Sharma and Dhawan are at the crease. Rohit Sharma is on strike. Anderson will open the attack

Two slips in place. Here we go, finally, for the final.

Out come the England players and they are in the huddle. The Indian openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, are out in the middle. James Anderson will start off proceedings.

Just a Stat: In the Champions Trophy, the teams that have batted second in the final have always won the cup.

Updated Pitch Report: "There is a lot more moisture on this wicket. The covers have not allowed the moisture to go away. It looks like a great batting wicket. The advantage of the toss has been negated and the team that plays well will win the cup."

16:01 Local Time, 15:01 GMT, 20:31 IST: New revised conditions. The mandatory powerplay will be four overs while the batting powerplay will be two overs. Each bowler can bowl a maximum of four overs.

15:49 Local Time, 14:49 GMT, 20:19 IST: Seems like there is still some hope. The groundsman have given the thumbs up and play will start at 16:20 local time. It will be a 20 over game. If there is one more spell of rain, that could be it for the match.

@HomerTweets: "The ICC has announced that the venue for the 2016 T20 WC will be Cherrapunji, in July-August." The frustration seems to be getting to a lot of people. Indeed, this has tested everybody's patience.

15:43 Local Time, 14:43 GMT, 20:13 IST: The rain has stopped briefly and some of the covers are being removed. This is the last chance for some play to happen. One brief shower and it could be called off.

15:36 Local Time, 14:36 GMT, 20:06 IST: It is still sheeting down at the ground. The ground-staff will need a lot of time to get the ground back in shape. The situation is very bleak.

15:19 Local Time, 14:19 GMT, 19:49 IST: Oh dear, this is not looking good at all. The covers are back on as it has started to rain. The full covers are coming on now.

15:16 Local Time, 14:16 GMT, 19:46 IST: The revised playing conditions are as follows. The mandatory powerplay will be five overs, the batting powerplay will be two overs. A bowler can bowl a maximum of five overs.

15:11 Local Time, 14:11 GMT, 19:41 IST: The inspection is done and the match will start at 15:45 local time. It will be a 24 over match

14:25 Local Time, 13:25 GMT, 18:55 IST: This is BREAKING NEWS! Out of nowhere, the rain has stopped and the sun is peeking out. The umpires are coming out to the middle. However, this seems to be a temporary gap, as more rain is forecast later. There will be an inspection at 15:00 local time, provided there is no more rain.

13:46 Local Time, 12:46 GMT, 18:16 IST: Just came to say that the frustrating wait continues...

13:02 Local Time, 12:02 GMT, 17:32 IST: It is drizzling at the ground. Remember, if the match is called off, then both teams will share the trophy. There is NO reserve day.

12:31 Local Time, 11:31 GMT, 17:01 IST: The rain has eased off a bit and the super-soppers are out in the middle. There is more rain forecast though. There is no wind also.

12:00 Local Time, 11:00 GMT, 16:30 IST: No change in the status. It is still raining...

11:30 Local Time, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST: The ground has been soaked to the bone. There is a lot of water on the covers and there are still some dark clouds rumbling from the distance. There will be an inspection at 12:00 local, provided the rain stays away. Remember, we have already started to lose overs. The drizzle is back by the way.

11:24 Local Time, 10:24 GMT, 15:54 IST: The rain has stopped but the covers are still in place. A lot of water has been cleared off the surface.

10:57 Local Time, 09:57 GMT, 15:27 IST: The rain has become persistent and it is pelting down at the moment.

10:40 Local Time, 09:40 GMT, 15:10 IST: It seems that the rain has eased off. Some of the covers are coming off but the hover-cover is still on the pitch. Groan! Chuck that update. It has again started to rain.

@rameshsrivats: All set for the finals. May the wetter side win.

09:26 GMT, 10:26 local, 14:56 IST: Well, both teams are out for the national anthem. However, the rain is getting a bit heavier and more covers are coming onto the pitch.

09:06 GMT, 10:06 local, 14:36 IST: Unfortunately, the fickle weather has decided to act up again. It has started to rain at the ground. The hover-cover is on the pitch, but there is not much of activity happening.

Dhoni: "I thought you were asking about my bowling run-up (when inquired about India's progress in this tournament). We have done the small things right and we are looking forward to the game. It was an important toss. We would have bowled first. We are playing the same team."

Cook: "Everyone is ready and we have enjoyed the tournament. We will bowl first. The pitch has been under covers and there will be some help for the bowlers. Bresnan replaces Finn."

England have won the toss and elected to field

Pitch Report: Sourav Ganguly says, "It is a well-rolled pitch. There was a bit of grass but it has been removed. There is some moisture on this track and it looks well prepared. The team that wins the toss should bowl first."

08:30 GMT: The drizzle has stopped and the covers have been removed. The pitch has some cracks and there will be some assistance for the bowlers.

However, things are not so bright at Edgbaston. It was a grey morning and it was raining in the days leading upto the final. It is just drizzling at the moment and the covers are firmly in place. The weather is not all promising today and there will be some stoppages as the game progresses. Once again, winning the toss will be absolutely vital.

England, on the other hand, will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2004 Champions Trophy final, where they narrowly lost to the West Indies by two wickets. The team put up a clinical display against South Africa and they will look to keep the powerful Indian batting under check.

A warm welcome to one and all for the final of the Champions Trophy between England and India from Edgbaston. India have remained unbeaten so far in this tournament and they will look to round off a perfect campaign by winning this tournament. If they manage to lift the trophy, they will be the second team in the history of the game, after the West Indies, to have won all the three ICC trophies.

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Team News: The Indian team left for England as the dark cloud of the spot-fixing controversy hung low over them. The captain was torn apart by the media for avoiding questions on the tainted cricketers while the BCCI pulled all stops to ensure that the contingent traveling to England for the Champions Trophy was kept away from the glare of the press and any other distraction that threatened to malign the reputation of the world champions any further.

In such a set-up did India start their campaign in a tournament that was in its last edition. Never had MS Dhoni's men done justice to their talent after the IPL and yet another stern test awaited them in hostile conditions, where they had been exposed two years ago. Only three from the present squad - Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, and Dhoni were part of World Cup winning side of 2011. No Tendulkar, no Sehwag, no Gambhir, no Zaheer, no Yuvraj. It was time for the next generation to stand up and be counted.

The new-look India side have done it and in style.

Led by Shikhar Dhawan, a young batting line-up has done wonders. The southpaw has batted like a man possessed and showed the world that his blistering century on Test debut against Australia was no fluke. Rohit Sharma, who has been in the line of fire for not realising his talent, finally came good at the top of the order, and with Dhawan helped India to rock solid opening partnerships, while Dinesh Karthik showed he was ready for another stint at international cricket with back-to-back tons in the warm-up games and a composed half-century in the group stages. Kohli has not been in the thick of things like Dhawan has, but he has done his bit. His solid half-century in the side's chase against Sri Lanka was testimony to his grit and abilities in swinging conditions. The fact that Raina and Dhoni have not been called on to do much work is indication of the sublime form of the top-order.

The surprise package for the team has been the bowling department. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar has swung the ball prodigiously while Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav have worked up some serious pace. Ravindra Jadeja continued the good work from the home series against Australia, with 10 wickets in four games, and he has been ably assisted by R Ashwin in the spin department. The fielding, too, has been exceptional, with the likes of Dhawan, Rohit, Raina, Kohli, and Karthik manning the 30-yard circle like tigers. Never has there been an easy run for the opposition batsmen with these five men on the prowl.

It would be fair to say that a lot of the pain felt after the spot-fixing scandal erupted last month has eased off, thanks to some breathtaking cricket. If India were to put it across England Sunday (June 23), they will create history. If the last edition of the Champions Trophy is bagged by the world champions after a period of gloom and despair, it will not only add to the legend of their captain, but also mark the rest of the team as a force to reckon with in the years to come.

Key players: Shikhar Dhawan has stamped his class all over England. A century against South Africa, followed by another against West Indies, a 48 against Pakistan and a 68 against Sri Lanka means the Delhi opener has accumulated 332 runs from four games at an average of nearly 111 and is far ahead of the rest of the pack in the run-scoring stakes - Kumar Sangakkara, with 222 runs is a distant second while Jonathan Trott, in third place with 209 runs, will have to score a big hundred to challenge the Indian southpaw's reign at the top. The bowling department will once again depend on the resourceful Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has struck regularly with the new ball, the in-form Ishant Sharma (fresh from a Man of the Match award in the semi-final) and the spin of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandra Ashwin to make deep inroads into the England batting.

Weak Links: Such has been India's dominance in the tournament that it seems virtually impossible to identify a weak link in the side. That said, it needs to be said that the middle-order has remained largely untested, what with the bowlers and Dhawan doing the bulk of the damage for India, Raina and Dhoni have each had a bat in only one game - the opener against South Africa. So in case India were to lose early wickets, it would be interesting to see how these two seasoned campaigners steady their nerves and the team under pressure.

Team News: While India are playing in their third Champions Trophy final, it will a second chance for England. Apart from a World T20 title, the English have never won any other major ICC silverware. The tie against the world champions on Sunday will be enough motivation for them to try and set that sorry record right. With the first leg of the Ashes round the corner, Alastair Cook, would love to kick-start the summer with a resounding ICC Champions Trophy win over the top ODI side in the world.

Unlike India, England have not been flamboyant on the road to the final, but they have played solid, winning cricket. Jonathan Trott has been the main man with the bat, collecting 209 runs so far. He sits on third place on the table of top run scorers. The bowling, as always, has been led with aplomb by the heroic James Anderson. Cook, Root, and Ian Bell have made adequate if not outstanding contributions with the bat, while Ravi Bopara (S/R: 144+) has done an excellent job at the finish.

England's bowlers had a disappointing day out against the Sri Lankans, when they could not defend a total of nearly 300, but they have come back well since and dismissed South Africa for 175 in the semi-final.

All said and done there seems little the English camp needs to be overly concerned about - give or take their known vulnerability against the bowling of Jadeja. Still, it's fair to say two evenly-matched sides will clash in the final of what has so far been a great tournament (give or take a few rain delays). The final should be a tight one with both sides playing some great cricket.

Key players: Without a shadow of doubt Trott and Anderson. While Trott has been the rock in the England batting line-up, Anderson has been skillful and incisive as ever with the ball. Two of England's most senior pros have stood up and delivered in a high-profile tournament. Cook, too, should be reasonably pleased with his own form and that of young Root's - the 22-year-old has been consistent with the bat and promises to be a big match player with his ice-cool temperament.

Weak links: Stuart Broad has had a rather ordinary time in the middle. Expected to be a key asset with the ball in the Ashes, Broad has been a disappointment in the Champions Trophy. His figures in the semi-final may well read 3/50, but two of those wickets were of tail-enders and South Africa were bowled out for a paltry 175; in other words, Broad leaked more than a quarter of those runs.

Quotes: "I hope we are peaking. There's obviously still a lot of cricket left this summer, and I hope it will be a great one for England."- Jonathan Trott

"Obviously, the support in the team, and the support from the captain is very crucial for any player, not only for me. I think MS is always supporting every youngster in the team. So I think he's been tremendous with everyone." - Ishant Sharma